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Canada News.Net
2 days ago
- Business
- Canada News.Net
Trump touts Coke cane sugar move amid food policy push
WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola has agreed to begin using real cane sugar in its U.S. beverages following his conversations with company leadership. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so," Trump posted on Truth Social. "I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola." Coca-Cola currently uses high-fructose corn syrup in most of its U.S. drinks, while it relies on cane sugar in some overseas markets. A company spokesperson said Coca-Cola would share more details on new product offerings soon and welcomed the president's support. The shift aligns with the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, a health policy push spearheaded by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The initiative has urged food companies to revise product formulations, including removing artificial dyes and cutting added sugars. Kennedy has also been critical of excessive sugar consumption in American diets and previewed upcoming federal dietary guidelines that encourage eating "whole food." A May report by the MAHA Commission linked high consumption of high-fructose corn syrup to childhood obesity and other chronic health conditions. Still, many medical experts say the health impact of cane sugar and corn syrup is broadly similar, as both are forms of added sugar. The proposed change drew pushback from corn producers, particularly in the Midwest, where corn syrup production is concentrated. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar would cost thousands of American food manufacturing jobs, depress farm income, and boost imports of foreign sugar, all with no nutritional benefit," said John Bode, president of the Corn Refiners Association. Trump's home state of Florida is the top sugarcane producer in the U.S. As part of broader food policy changes, the Trump administration has also allowed some states to remove soda from SNAP benefits, putting added pressure on beverage companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump says Coca-Cola agrees to use cane sugar in US sodas, like Mexican Coke
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday afternoon, July 16 that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar for its soda beverages sold in the U.S. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better! A spokesperson for the company told USA TODAY the Atlanta-based company will share details on new offerings soon, and that it appreciates Trump's enthusiasm for its product. Coca-Cola uses high fructose corn syrup to sweeten its U.S. products while cane sugar is used in other countries, like Mexican Coke. The president's announced switch comes as Trump's continues to support Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to move away from certain food ingredients, like artificial dyes. Through the Make America Healthy Again initiative, the Trump Administration aims to stop food industry from contributing to chronic health problems that Americans face from obesity to heart disease. In-N-Out: No, the chain didn't switch to '100% beef tallow,' contrary to White House claim A May report by the Trump-convened MAHA Commission, tasked with identifying the root causes of chronic disease, said substantial consumption of high-fructose corn syrup could play a role in childhood obesity and other conditions. While medical experts recommend limiting added sugar in diets, they have not identified significant differences between cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Corn producers concentrated in the U.S. Midwest have long wielded considerable influence over lawmakers in Washington. The president's home state of Florida is the nation's top sugarcane producer. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar doesn't make sense," said Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar would cost thousands of American food manufacturing jobs, depress farm income, and boost imports of foreign sugar, all with no nutritional benefit.' (This story has been updated to add new information.) Contributing: Reuters This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump says Coca-Cola agrees to use cane sugar in US sodas
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in US
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Coca-Cola had agreed to use cane sugar in its beverages in the US after his discussions with the company. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. A spokesperson for Coca-Cola said the Atlanta-based company will share details on new offerings soon, and that it appreciates Trump's enthusiasm for its product. Coca-Cola produced for the US market is typically sweetened with corn syrup, while the company uses cane sugar in some other countries. The Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, named for the social movement aligned with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has pushed food companies to alter their formulations to remove ingredients like artificial dyes. Kennedy has also been critical of the amount of sugar consumed in the American diet and has said that updated dietary guidelines released this summer will advise Americans to eat "whole food." A May report by the MAHA Commission, a panel convened by Trump and tasked with identifying the root causes of chronic disease, said substantial consumption of high-fructose corn syrup could play a role in childhood obesity and other conditions. Medical experts recommend limiting added sugar in diets, but have not identified significant differences between cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Corn producers concentrated in the US Midwest have long wielded considerable influence over lawmakers in Washington. The president's home state of Florida is the nation's top sugarcane producer. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar doesn't make sense," said Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar would cost thousands of American food manufacturing jobs, depress farm income, and boost imports of foreign sugar, all with no nutritional benefit.' The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The MAHA Commission includes Kennedy, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and several other cabinet members and officials. The Trump administration has approved some states' requests to exclude soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), adding pressure to companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. Read More Donald Trump criticises his own supporters in Epstein documents row
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Trump says Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar in US
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Coca-Cola had agreed to use cane sugar in its beverages in the US after his discussions with the company. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. A spokesperson for Coca-Cola said the Atlanta-based company will share details on new offerings soon, and that it appreciates Trump's enthusiasm for its product. Coca-Cola produced for the US market is typically sweetened with corn syrup, while the company uses cane sugar in some other countries. The Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again initiative, named for the social movement aligned with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has pushed food companies to alter their formulations to remove ingredients like artificial dyes. Kennedy has also been critical of the amount of sugar consumed in the American diet and has said that updated dietary guidelines released this summer will advise Americans to eat "whole food." A May report by the MAHA Commission, a panel convened by Trump and tasked with identifying the root causes of chronic disease, said substantial consumption of high-fructose corn syrup could play a role in childhood obesity and other conditions. Medical experts recommend limiting added sugar in diets, but have not identified significant differences between cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Corn producers concentrated in the US Midwest have long wielded considerable influence over lawmakers in Washington. The president's home state of Florida is the nation's top sugarcane producer. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar doesn't make sense," said Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar would cost thousands of American food manufacturing jobs, depress farm income, and boost imports of foreign sugar, all with no nutritional benefit.' The MAHA Commission includes Kennedy, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and several other cabinet members and officials. The Trump administration has approved some states' requests to exclude soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, adding pressure to companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in US
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Coca-Cola had agreed to use cane sugar in its beverages in the US following his discussions with the company. "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. A spokesperson for Coca-Cola said the Atlanta-based company will share details on new offerings soon and that it appreciates Trump's enthusiasm for its product. Coca-Cola produced for the US market is typically sweetened with corn syrup, while the company uses cane sugar in some other countries. The Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, named for the social movement aligned with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has pushed food companies to alter their formulations to remove ingredients such as artificial dyes. Kennedy has also been critical of the amount of sugar consumed in the American diet and has said that updated dietary guidelines released this summer will advise Americans to eat "whole food." A May report by the MAHA Commission, a panel convened by Trump and tasked with identifying the root causes of chronic disease, said substantial consumption of high-fructose corn syrup could play a role in childhood obesity and other conditions. Medical experts recommend limiting added sugar in diets, but have not identified significant differences between cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Corn producers concentrated in the US Midwest have long wielded considerable influence over lawmakers in Washington. The president's home state of Florida is the nation's top sugarcane producer. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar doesn't make sense," said Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode. "Replacing high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar would cost thousands of American food manufacturing jobs, depress farm income, and boost imports of foreign sugar, all with no nutritional benefit." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The MAHA Commission includes Kennedy, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and several other cabinet members and officials. The Trump administration has approved some states' requests to exclude soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), adding pressure to companies like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
